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January 28, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New Japanese insurance rule will impact small owners more
    A new requirement for vessels entering Japanese waters to have P&I liability cover has been cited by an industry executive as a good idea but poorly implemented, adding that the ruling will impact smaller shipowners most.
  • Shanghai Port plans to raise US$800m in HK
    SHANGHAI International Port, the world's third-busiest hub, is preparing a Hong Kong listing this year that could raise about US$800 million to fund its ambitious expansion plans and capitalise on China's key position on global trade routes, according to a report in the Financial Times.
  • Correction
    IN the report 'NOL cargo volumes jump 17% in six-week period' on Jan 25, we incorrectly identified 2004 cargo revenue as US$2,532 per FEU .
Admiralty Casebook
  • Surveyors must provide port safety data
    THE owners of Tasman Spirit won an important ruling under the UK Arbitration Act last month to compel a third party to provide documents on the safety of the port of Karachi where their tanker grounded in 2003 causing them significant losses.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    ORIENT Overseas International Ltd, a shipping company controlled by the family of Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, said its container unit's sales rose 28 per cent in the fourth quarter last year as it handled more cargo.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New Japanese insurance rule will impact small owners more
    A new requirement for vessels entering Japanese waters to have P&I liability cover has been cited by an industry executive as a good idea but poorly implemented, adding that the ruling will impact smaller shipowners most.
  • Shanghai Port plans to raise US$800m in HK
    SHANGHAI International Port, the world's third-busiest hub, is preparing a Hong Kong listing this year that could raise about US$800 million to fund its ambitious expansion plans and capitalise on China's key position on global trade routes, according to a report in the Financial Times.
  • Correction
    IN the report 'NOL cargo volumes jump 17% in six-week period' on Jan 25, we incorrectly identified 2004 cargo revenue as US$2,532 per FEU .
Admiralty Casebook
  • Surveyors must provide port safety data
    THE owners of Tasman Spirit won an important ruling under the UK Arbitration Act last month to compel a third party to provide documents on the safety of the port of Karachi where their tanker grounded in 2003 causing them significant losses.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    ORIENT Overseas International Ltd, a shipping company controlled by the family of Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, said its container unit's sales rose 28 per cent in the fourth quarter last year as it handled more cargo.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • New Japanese insurance rule will impact small owners more
    A new requirement for vessels entering Japanese waters to have P&I liability cover has been cited by an industry executive as a good idea but poorly implemented, adding that the ruling will impact smaller shipowners most.
  • Shanghai Port plans to raise US$800m in HK
    SHANGHAI International Port, the world's third-busiest hub, is preparing a Hong Kong listing this year that could raise about US$800 million to fund its ambitious expansion plans and capitalise on China's key position on global trade routes, according to a report in the Financial Times.
  • Correction
    IN the report 'NOL cargo volumes jump 17% in six-week period' on Jan 25, we incorrectly identified 2004 cargo revenue as US$2,532 per FEU .
Admiralty Casebook
  • Surveyors must provide port safety data
    THE owners of Tasman Spirit won an important ruling under the UK Arbitration Act last month to compel a third party to provide documents on the safety of the port of Karachi where their tanker grounded in 2003 causing them significant losses.
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    ORIENT Overseas International Ltd, a shipping company controlled by the family of Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, said its container unit's sales rose 28 per cent in the fourth quarter last year as it handled more cargo.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai port company to raise funds through HK IPO
  • JT International handles 39pc more containers in 2004
  • Cosco Shipping vessels pass safety inspections
  • P&O sells property in Germany
  • PHA has best year ever in 2004
  • Mauritius promoted as Indian Ocean hub
  • CTN China partner gains Class-A foothold in Shenzen
  • Mishler becomes Vancouver's new terminal manager
  • Singapore Airlines Q3 profit rises
  • Air China buys 20 Airbus planes
  • Malaysia Airlines opens Hangzhou warehouse
  • Asian, ME airlines face labour crisis, says study

Exim Indiaweb site
  • ONGC still sees black gold in shipping JVs
  • IWAI to install night navigation facilities along NW 1 & 2 in 2 months
  • NYK Line (India) Ltd awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification
  • Shreyas Shipping plans to buy 10-15 more boxships over 2 years
  • India, Malaysia target $ 10-bn trade in 3 years
  • Kandla Port Trust Board may clear RFP draft tomorrow
  • Exim trade invited to utilise facilities at ICD-Bhadohi
  • Make availability of export credit flexible & liberal, urges fieo
  • Exim Bank to focus on apparel, marine sectors
  • Maran invites Japan to invest in Indian telecom sector
  • Dumping duty on narrow woven fabrics from China, Taipei
  • 29 Customs & excise officials selected for Presidential award of Appreciation Certificates

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • New-generation bunker barge on the move
    Total Belgium has taken a new-generation 'mega' bunker barge on time charter from Wiljo.
  • Tokyo players wait on February allocations
    Traders hope fuel oil premiums compared to other ports in the region will drop to encourage more business.
  • Singapore supply outlook improving
    Growing fuel oil stocks and further cargo arrivals set to ease tight bunker market and reduce bunker premiums.
  • High-sodium cargo returned from Japanese trading house
    Japanese trading house named as the buyer from which oil major ExxonMobil has agreed to take back a high-sodium fuel oil cargo, while other buyers sourced problem fuel directly from refinery.
  • Singapore: Trader leaves

International Transport Journalweb site
  • NYK commits to e-commerce procurement
  • EU: Barrot wants memorandum of understanding for ERTMS
  • BDP establishes Korean logistics unit
  • New members for Community of European Railways
  • Austrian Airlines launching three daily Basel-Vienna flights
  • Iran-Europe shipping line to open in spring
  • Norton new Manhattan Associates senior vice-president and CFO

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • Panama fleet numbers rise
  • Nordic American Tanker profit soars
  • Euronav buys chartered VLCC
  • ICTSI to run Naha terminal

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • Tax changes give International Shipholding results a $7.7 million boost
  • Kirby reports record earnings
  • WCC satphones aid tsunami relief effort

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • First IMO members states Ok new ballast water convention
  • Study finds Port of Seattle facilities bring jobs, dollars, taxes to region
  • Boeing employee donations top million dollar level
  • Olympia Port Commission taps new slate of officers
  • Corps finds Nasalle Quarry rock not suitable for Columbia River jetty

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • New British nuclear cargo ships planned
    BRITISH Nuclear Fuels has scrapped Pacific Swan, one of its fleet of purpose-built nuclear cargo carriers, and is asking for expressions of interest to build one or two new vessels.
  • Mitropoulos opens dialogue with EU commissioner Borg
    INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organisation secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos has met Joe Borg, European commissioner responsible for fisheries and maritime affairs.
  • Cheniere unveils giant LNG facility blueprint
    Cheniere Energy has unveiled plans to construct North America's largest liquefied natural gas import terminal, a facility capable of handling the biggest vessels on the drawing board.
  • CMA CGM ditches French flag plan for new quartet
    FRENCH liner company CMA CGM has axed plans to put four newly ordered vessels under the French flag, opting instead for the British flag.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • Freak wave disables cruise ship
    THE cruise ship Explorer (ex-Olympia Explorer), which was disabled yesterday by a 15m wave that broke through the bridge windows and damaged vessel controls, has restarted a second engine
  • Singapore awards LNG study contract
    SINGAPORE has commissioned Tokyo Gas Engineering to conduct a feasibility study on the import of Liquefied Natural Gas
  • Singapore enhances medicare
    SINGAPORE has upgraded medical facilities for seafarers by offering "one-stop" services
  • ICTSI wins Naha operations
    NAHA International Container Terminal (NICTI) has signed an agreement with Naha Port Authority, Japan to operate two of its container terminals
  • French strike hits ferries, again
    A STRIKE by French seamen has again led to ferry services between Dover and Calais being suspended today
  • New US LNG berth proposed
    CHENIERE Energy revealed plans for its fourth and largest LNG facility today, when it filed for permits to build a $900M terminal in Louisiana, US
  • Maasvlakte Twee postponed
  • LNG infrastructure ahead of demand
  • Congestion builds at Mombasa
  • Barcelona gives Carnival the nod
  • Record results for BHP Billiton
  • Seafrance rides freight growth
  • French seek saviour for SNCM
  • Volgotanker wins tax reprieve
  • CNAN execs arrested after sinking
  • No Diamond sparkle for Radisson

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • UPS slips in fourth quarter
    Misses earnings forecast as domestic package volume dropped sharply and operating costs rose.
  • OOCL revenues climb
    Revenues in the fourth quarter rose 28.2 percent from a year ago on strong intra-Asia trade.
  • NY/NJ should protect maritime development: Devine
  • Halifax cargo volumes flat in 2004
  • ISC income up on tax switch
  • Canadian Pacific net down
  • Federal probe into ABX air hub
  • USSEC holds fuel, currency charges
  • WTO calls for Japan trade reforms
  • World Airways signs service agreement
  • Incomplete grades for Homeland Security

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • Dutch High Court trashes second Maasvlakte scheme
    Rotterdam's second Maasvlakte plans were set back this week when the Dutch High Court rejected environmental compensation-plans and rejected the proposed 750ha marine reserve area, in which fishing is banned.
  • South Africa sets below inflation port tariff rises
    Container handling tariffs at South African ports will increase by 5.7% and cargo tariffs by 1% from April 1, the state-owned transport utility Transnet said today.
  • Government control stifles China's rail development
  • Vienna breaks 200,000TEU barrier
  • Rail Cargo Austria to take over Oekombi
  • Hutchison to examine feasibility of Gujarat ports
  • Fourth-place Charleston reaches 1.86m TEU in 2004
  • Samskip newbuilds to add reefer room to fish trade
  • Baltic-Transit partners plan a second eastern route
  • HK customs seized pirated DVDs in a logistics company
  • Shreyas orders feederships from Singapore yard
  • Naha Port to be operated by ICTSI
  • WTSA recommends freight rate increase for NOS cargo
  • Norfolk Southern-funded home environmental inspections finish today

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • The elephant in the room
    Did Frontline's interest in General Maritime help bring about new dividend policy?
  • Suezmax sweetness
    Nordic American earned $94,000 per day TCE on spot business in 4th quarter.
  • GMR upgrade
    Morgan Stanley sets $53 price target on dividend news as stock soars in first hour of trading.
  • $6.74 per share?
    That could be the 2005 payout to Genmar holders under new dividend policy if one analyst's forecasts hold up.
  • Freak wave hits college ship
    A floating campus with 990 people on board is limping towards Midway Island after being hit by 50ft wave.
  • No deal!
    Competing bidder for Georgia Shipping claims nothing signed and sealed in sale of national carrier.
  • IPBCC plots rises
    Indian subcontinent box rates to increase three times this year as owners' costs rise.
  • Excel plots course
    Christopher Georgakis aims to lock in returns on recent acquisitions and play the rest of his fleet spot.
  • Armstrong emerges as Georgia buyer
    ASP will take over management of fleet on behalf of new owner.
  • DIS row heads for Brussels
    Dispute over crew wages set for European Court of Justice in equal pay campaign.
  • Euronav buys chartered VLCC
    Belgian owner finally seals deal for Dr Peters' 1996-built Bourgogne for $58.8m.
  • Champion deal confirmed
    Bergen owner buys two Laurin Maritime tankers, plus a third from Greece.
  • P&O set for Singapore
    Carnival subsidiary to base Pacific Sky in Lion Republic for three months next year.
  • Trasmed turns a profit
    Spanish ferry owner logs 71% rise in earnings during 2004.
  • Great day for Great Eastern
    Indian owner announces doubling of profit in third quarter thanks to massive tanker earnings.
  • Irving Oil fined
    Canadian oil major forced to pay out CAD15,000 over February 2004 pollution incident.
  • Genmar shares the wealth
    New York owner ends holdout and joins the dividend crowd for 2005.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • TACA sees stronger eastbound trade, plans to raise rates
  • P&O Nedlloyd leaves U.S. Gulf/East Coast South America service
  • Schubert calls for U.S. officers on LNG carriers
  • Samskip takes delivery of new ship
  • Another Reserve Fleet ship on way to scrap yard
  • Costa hikes terminal handling charges
  • Northwest orders another eight Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft
  • Icelandair group to buy 10 Boeing 737-800 airplanes
  • PBB Logistics acquires UIL, UCS
  • NACA to open data center in southern China
  • FMC reviews applications for OTI licenses
  • DHS urged to address chemical sector, management challenges
  • U.S. transport officials launch regulatory review
  • Vastera adds EU consulting practice
  • ICTSI venture to operate Okinawa terminal
  • Salalah terminal appoints Meester CEO
  • Petroleum survey for Port Everglades

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 27, 2005
  • Swedish officer unions say no to mediators
    The two Swedish officer unions, Swedish Merchant Marine Officer's Association and the Swedish Ship Officers' Association has turned down an ...
  • Aker Yards orders for NOK 6 billion last year
    Aker Yards has taken full advantage of the current upturn in the newbuilding market and logged NOK 6.0 billion (EUR ...
  • High oil exports from North Russia
    Russia ' the world's second oil supplier after Saudi Arabia ' plans to increase exports from the north still further this year ...

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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